Housetraining a Playful Puppy

When housetraining dogs and puppies, keeping an eye on the puppy when he is let outside to do the job is important. Oftentimes, the puppy will find something more important to do than eliminate, as in pee or poop. Playing is an example! This very windy Sunday, my own dog, Emilie, played with Neto, a 5-month-old yellow Labrador board-and-train puppy, here for boot camp. They had a great time. Notice at the moment they started playing, Emilie, who is well {Read More}

Broward County Dog Training

Are there days when your dog or puppy seems to be one step ahead of you at jumping on people, door dashing, chewing on shoes, furniture, or your fingers?  Is housetraining your dog or puppy going a little slow or not at all? When you give your dog a cue, do you pray he’ll listen?  Is your dog so hyper that he pulls on leash to rival any tow truck?  Do you make excuses for your dog in public? Are {Read More}

Reasons To Crate Train Your Dog

Why is crate training your dog important?  There are many reasons to crate train your dog and even to have that crate set up in the house 24/7. Den – Your dog will find his crate a place to curl into when he wants alone time or to chew on a food toy or Nylabone.  Or you can keep a crate in your bedroom for him to sleep in at night.  That way you can hear him if he needs {Read More}